International hub · Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux Merignac International

LFBDBOD
Elevation
162 ft
Coordinates
44°50′N 0°43′W
Local time
Europe/Paris

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Field information

LFBD runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Bordeaux Merignac International (LFBD/BOD) has 2 runways; the longest, 05/23, is 10,171 ft (3,100 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LFBD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Europe/Paris

  • Country

    France

    FR

  • Municipality

    Bordeaux

  • Elevation

    162 ft

  • Position

    44.8287, -0.7154

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 8

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Airport category

    B

    Crew briefing required

Runways · LFBD

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
05/2310,171 ft (3,100 m)148 ftasphaltLighted
11/297,923 ft (2,415 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LFBD.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bordeaux Merignac International (LFBD / BOD) in Bordeaux, France, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LFBD is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LFBD

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – France

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of France. Applicable permit lead times for France are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for France are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LFBD

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LFBD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LFBD

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LFBD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LFBD

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LFBD: 44° 49′ 43″ N 0° 42′ 55″ W; elevation 162 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Bordeaux

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bordeaux. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LFBD.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LFBD

    Support for freighter operations into LFBD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LFBD sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bordeaux Merignac International — one desk for the whole trip.

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